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11 “Then I raised up some of your sons to be prophets [who gave you My revelation], And some of your young men to be Nazirites (dedicated ones). Is this not true, O you children of Israel?” says the LORD. 12 “But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink [despite their vows] And commanded the prophets, saying, ‘You shall not prophesy!’ 13 “Behold, I am weighted down beneath you As a cart that is weighted down when it is full of sheaves. 14 “Flight will be lost to the swift [so they will be unable to escape], And the strong shall not strengthen nor maintain his power, Nor shall the mighty man save his own life. 15 “He who handles the bow will not stand his ground, The one who is swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life [from the invading army]. 16 “Even the bravest among the warriors shall flee naked on that day,” says the LORD. Amos 2:11-16, Amplified Bible. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation.
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